Day One Lesson – Introduction to the Elements of Poetry
Description
This lesson will introduce the students to the different elements of poetry through a live web conferencing session.
Environment
Synchronous
Objectives
The students will gain background knowledge on the elements of poetry.
Prerequisite Skills
Basic reading knowledge.
Materials
Computer Note taking sheet
Activities
Pre-Assessment The students will take a pre-assessment on the elements of poetry in order for the teacher to recognize the areas that will need to be focused on during the unit.
Warm-Up: The teacher will start the lesson off by reading a poem that contains the different elements of poetry. The teacher will ask the students what they liked about the poem, what made it interesting and fun, and what elements stood out that directly relate to poetry.
Activities: The teacher will briefly present each element of poetry using a PowerPoint. The PowerPoint will include many different poems written by famous poets. As the teacher introduces the different elements, the students will be asked to locate those elements within the poems, as well as take notes on the different elements of poetry. The students will participate in the course by responding via chat, or using their microphones.
The elements of poetry that will be introduced are as follows: Sound devices: Alliteration Rhyme Repetition Rhythm
Figurative Language: Simile Metaphor
Imagery
Assessment
The students will respond to the following question on the class Wiki page. What was your favorite poem that was shared today? What elements of poetry made it interesting for you to read?
Note taking sheet
The students will take a pre-assessment on the elements of poetry in order for the teacher to recognize the areas that will need to be focused on during the unit.
Warm-Up:
The teacher will start the lesson off by reading a poem that contains the different elements of poetry. The teacher will ask the students what they liked about the poem, what made it interesting and fun, and what elements stood out that directly relate to poetry.
Activities:
The teacher will briefly present each element of poetry using a PowerPoint. The PowerPoint will include many different poems written by famous poets. As the teacher introduces the different elements, the students will be asked to locate those elements within the poems, as well as take notes on the different elements of poetry. The students will participate in the course by responding via chat, or using their microphones.
The elements of poetry that will be introduced are as follows:
Sound devices:
Alliteration
Rhyme
Repetition
Rhythm
Figurative Language:
Simile
Metaphor
Imagery